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This Month 14 A Locavore Thanksgiving How to host a farm-to-table feast this month
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Nonni’s keeps Italian-American tradition alive in Tiverton
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33 Live Well Coastal living all year round 34 Homestyle 37 Whole Body 38 Connoisseur 40 Shop Around
43 Taste Old school Italian in Tiverton 44 Review 46 Drink 47 News Bites 48 Connoisseur 49 Dining Guide
RI Philharmonic continues to make beautiful music
Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 The Bay List
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51 Gallery Jane Eyre comes to Roger Williams University 52 Calendar 55 Artistry 56 On Stage
58 Taste Test Fall into re-imagined Thanksgiving sandwiches
Getting artsy in Portsmouth
On the Cover: The music school at the Rhode
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The Sound of Celebration Pulling together the massive effort of gathering enough philanthropic donations to start a music school is difficult enough. Now imagine starting the effort during the economic crash of 2008. To say it was no small task is a gross understatement – but that’s precisely what the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School has managed to do. This fall, they’re celebrating their fifth anniversary in East Providence, at the Carter Center, a gorgeous,
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Fall Into Art Get artsy at the Portsmouth Art Guild this month
Before life gets too crazy during the rush of the holiday season, take some time for yourself and head on over to Portsmouth Art Guild’s Drop-In Art Sessions. It’s casual, requires no commitment and is the cure for busy blues. Turn the page to read more about it.
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SWEET CHARITY
Take Time for Yourself Drop in at the Portsmouth Arts Guild and express yourself With life at times being so hectic and unpredictable, committing to a continuous weekly or monthly scheduled event can be difficult. This is why the Portsmouth Arts Guild (PAG) opted instead to create Drop-In Art Sessions, a casual artistic event that encourages people to just, as the name suggests, drop in. The sessions take place every Sunday, 2-5pm, until December 15, and each week a different subject or still life is provided. (Attendants can also work on their own projects or from photos.) Plus, there’s no formal instruction, meaning no pressure to perform or meet certain instructordriven expectations. The event is purely for enjoyment and relaxation. (For those looking for some formal discussion, there is an optional group critique at the end of each session.) Too often life gets out of control, but the calmingly creative and social environment of PAG’s Drop-In Sessions helps to keep things in perspective. And with each session costing only $5 for PAG non-members (free for members),
A still life for a painting class at PAG
that little slice of personal time is but a drop in the financial bucket. Free (members); $5 (nonmembers). Sundays 2-5pm. 2679 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. workshops@portsmoutharts.org, 401-293-5278. – Dale Rappaneau
Wear A Glimmer of Hope Nothing represents Rhode Island more than an anchor, and for those patriotic Rhody-lovers, nautical themed jewelry can be purchased at Green River Silver Co. This fall, the company will be launching the newest addition to the Rhode Island inspired line, including a sterling silver sailboat pendant along with a bangle style bracelet sporting the “Hope” anchor tag. Since 2010, the Green River Silver Co. has been donating 5% of RI-based jewelry to Save the Bay, a nonprofit organization that helps preserve Narragansett Bay. With the unveiling of the newest “Hope Anchor line,” which celebrates all things Rhode Island, owners and brothers John and Dan Goldman are optimistic the handcrafted collection will inspire Rhode Islanders to support and protect the state’s most valuable asset, the Bay. Over the last 4 years, Green River Silver Co. has donated a total of $11,994.50 to Save the Bay and anticipates contributing more with the help of this bracelet. The entire collection is available online at greenriversilver.com as well as Green River’s three retail locations: 297 Hope Street, Bristol, 401-253-5005; 735 Hope Street, Providence, 401-621-9092; and 24 Brown Street, Wickford, 401-295-0086.- Anita Baffoni
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A Local Charity Celebrates a Milestone Thirty years. Three decades springing from the idea that an all-volunteer run organization could make a difference in the lives of those dealing with financial hardship. One of the founders of the organization, Pam Faulkner, says that TAPIN began with one phone and a desire to help. Today, several phones are in use, supplying rides to medical appointments for the elderly or disabled, and providing them with basic household goods and groceries. Each year, Thanksgiving meals and children’s Christmas toys are organized for clients, with help from the local community. “We could not have foreseen how large we’ve become and how many services we provide,” Pam says. TAPIN – short for Touch a Person in Need - is located in Barrington, but serves people in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East Providence. Co-
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presidents Lynn Moran and Ann Wood say the needs have only grown over the years. “Private donations are down, cost of food is up and the demand has increased quite a bit since 2008,” Lynn says, adding that a volunteer staff makes a considerable difference in keeping the doors open in difficult economic times. The organization helps up to 1,600 individuals a month with their various services. Ann says they provide needs for those who would find it difficult to purchase something as simple as a frying pan, toaster or blankets, and match people up with needs for larger items like upholstered furniture. “I think it’s fantastic we’ve been able to survive and really thrive for 30 years,” Ann says. Check out www.tapinri.com for more information, including how to volunteer. - Cindy VanSchalkwyk
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Buzz on the bay fROM BROWN TO WESTpORT
A Westport Resident Remembers University Turmoil in Her New Book At Sayles Hall on the Brown campus, handsome oil paintings depicting most of the former presidents of the university look down benignly on today’s crop of current undergrads. Even Sheila Blumstein, who served briefly as an interim president, has earned a presence amidst her august peers. In fact, as it turns out, only one of Brown’s 19 presidents is conspicuously absent. Gordon Gee, the university’s 17th president, arrived on campus in 1998 and after two short years did the unthinkable: he forsook Brown, despite its Ivy and centuries of history, for the southern charm (not to mention significantly bigger bucks) of Vanderbilt University, in Nashville. To the school, it was an unpardonable sin which explains why “he whose name can never be mentioned,” is now also “he whose portrait can never be painted.” Among the explanations offered for Gee’s unexpected move at the time was that his wife Constance “never liked Brown and as a native North Carolinian had persuaded her husband to move south.” There were also mumblings that part of the problem involved her not receiving tenure. In her book published earlier this year, Ms. Gee, now Gordon’s ex-wife and a year-round resident of nearby Westport, MA, offers her take on what really happened behind the scenes here in Providence. She unequivocally disputes the tenure charges and her decision to ultimately return to our area certainly supports her claims that she had no great desire to leave Brown in the first place. Her self-published book Higher Education: Marijuana at the Mansion is about a lot more than Brown, however. The tell-all tale about her life with Gordon at Ohio State, Brown and Vanderbilt is at once witty – fascinating at its glimpse into life at the top of major universities and often out-loud funny. While obviously presented from Ms. Gee’s irreverent point of view, Higher Education is almost painfully detailed as to the author’s own travails as her marriage crumbles under the pressure of a free spirit trying to fit in the rigid southern bureaucracy that controls schools like Vanderbilt. It also, at times in agonizing detail, documents the author’s long battle against Meniere’s disease and her decision to use medical marijuana as a bulwark against the debilitating pain she endured. It was a decision that ultimately did in her marriage. While only a portion of the book deals with her two years in Providence, there are more than enough anecdotes to keep us locals entertained. Her sharp eye captures life on College Hill and the fun she had with stuffy Brunonians who only seemed to care about “where I went to school.” Her most unexpected barbs are aimed at her husband’s predecessor Vartan Gregorian who she accuses of French kissing her at a New York City fundraiser. Obviously there is plenty of tell in this tell-all! And for the record, Ms. Gee maintains that
she never wanted to flee Providence, especially as her Westport home, Chez Consuela she calls it, became an increasingly essential underpinning for her peace of mind. Many of the book’s funniest moments come as she describes her return to life in the south. Here’s one of her takes on life above and below the Mason-Dixon line: “Nashville has two white-tie affairs every year – the Swan Ball in June and the Symphony Ball in December – and a black-tie event just about every week, sometimes twice a week, depending on the season. These are ‘pay parties’ held in support of
the arts, cultural or health service organizations, To name but a few black tie events, there’s the Ballet Ball, Opera Ball, Hunt Ball, Liberty Ball, Heart Ball and (I’m not making this up), Eye Ball… During our first year on the white and black-tie circuit, I asked a friend if she and her husband were going to the Heart Ball. She rolled her eyes and said, ‘No we just had to draw the line. We don’t go to parties for individual organs!’” As described by Ms. Gee, life at Braeburn, the chancellor’s mansion that housed she and her husband at Vanderbilt, was pretty much non-stop functions and fundraising. Sure, the Gee’s racked up some pretty lavish entertainment tabs, some $4.2 million over six years, the Wall Street Journal reported in a 2006 cover story. But then again the
school raked in some $1.25 billion for its endowment over that same period. Not a bad return on one’s investment, suggests Ms. Gee. Ms. Gee is brutal as she recounts the ups and downs of life as a university first lady. One can imagine the ripples her book must have produced amidst Nashville society. For the record locally, the author is particularly kind to the East Side’s Arty Joukowsky and his wife Martha but downright nasty towards Steve Robert, head of the Brown Corporation during Gordon’s brief tenure here, and of course president Gregorian. The latter two provide several of those “oh wow” moments in a book filled with them. Much of the final part of the book describes the suffering she endured during her battle against the debilitating aspects of Meniere’s disease, an inner ear disease that can produce excruciatingly painful symptoms. Over time, Ms. Gee discovered that smoking pot could blunt some of the effects. But when word got out to the general community, it was clear the gentry at Vanderbilt were anything but pleased. Her irreverent liberal ways – she lowered the flag at the president’s mansion to halfstaff after George W. won re-election for example – had already made her something less than beloved among the university’s southern aristocracy. “I went from Vanderbilt’s first lady to its first persona non grata in a stunningly short time.” To her credit, Ms. Gee is as tough on herself as she is with others. She shares with us her insecurities over her teaching abilities and as her marriage deteriorates how she was strong-armed into a divorce. In the end, she admits her relationship with Gordon has caused her to now become more empathetic to other women who subject themselves to men out of fear and dependency: “There were times I feared Vanderbilt’s control of my husband and his power over me. I’d become dependent on Gordon for continued access to a prestigious lifestyle, for financial security and, most disturbingly, for my concept of who I was and what I was worth.” Which leads into Gordon Gee’s role in the writing of the book. Ms. Gee readily admits that she still seeks his approval even now and that they had long discussions on portions of the book. As a result, the behind-the-scenes world of often-internecine university politics at the highest level is as fascinating as it is detailed. As we suspected, life in the ivory tower is as cutthroat as any corporate boardroom. But the author’s irreverent, shoot-from-the-hip style infuses this message with unexpected wit, humor and poignancy. Though admittedly told from one point of view, Higher Education provides a not-often-seen view of academic life at the top. Higher Education: Marijuana at the Mansion is available on Amazon. – Barry Fain
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Buzz Bay Views Supporters gathered at the DeWolf Tavern waterfront tent in Bristol for a “Bloomraising� event in September to generate revenue to support the Bristol Blooms beautification project. The event was catered by Chef Sai of DeWolf Tavern and all proceeds went towards beautifying the historic downtown. Photography by: Judith Gardner
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T h e h o r s d ’oeuvres You could: Buy a tray of shrimp cocktail and some pre-sliced cheddar from the grocery store. or: Mix things up and serve Poppasquash Oysters on the half shell from Windfall Shellfish. These Bristol-raised bivalves are some of the best around, and shucking oysters is easier than you
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think. Plus, it’s one of the foods that was actually served at the first Thanksgiving. If it was good enough for the Pilgrims, it’s good enough for you. 30 Andrews Court, Bristol. 401-225-5075 And: Serve a cheese plate, but get it straight from the source. Simmons Farm organics in Middletown raises cows, pigs, lambs, goats and chickens, and produces cow and goat Farmstead cheese from their own animals. The on-site petting zoo lets you get up close and personal with their dairy goats and Tennessee Fainting Goats, which really faint – you’ll have to see them to believe it. 1942 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-9910, www.simmonsorganicfarmri.com
The Wine You could: Buy some boxes of wine for your boozy family. or: Sip local while you dine local. This neck of the woods is particularly rich in vineyards. Start off with sparkling wine from Westport rivers Winery.
All of their sparkling wines are excellent, but their standout RJR Brut is affordable and delicious. Serve a red and a white wine with dinner: Cock of the Walk from carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, an easily drinkable and relatively light red table wine; and Rosecliff Pinot Gris from Portsmouth’s Greenvale Vineyards, a stainless-steel aged white perfect with poultry. After, pour a dessert wine like Vidal Ice Wine from newport Vineyards in Middletown. Westport Rivers: 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. Sakonnet: 162 West Main Road, Little Compton. 401-635-8486, www.sakonnetwine.com. Greenvale: 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. Newport: 909 E Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com
The Table seTT ing You could: Let your family bring you flowers and hope for the best.
or: Buy a handmade centerpiece from Freirichs Farm in Warren. The farm stand hosts regular events (like their Holiday Open House on Thanksgiving weekend) but is also home to a boutique selling gifts and seasonal decorations like beautiful Christmas wreaths. 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com
T h e v e g e Ta b l e s You could: Fight the woman next to you in the produce department for the last bunch of carrots. or: Source your veggies from local farms. They taste better, last longer and have less of a carbon footprint (which, as everyone knows, tastes of guilt and smog). Think farm-fresh produce is just for summer? Think again. Four Town Farms in Seekonk has Brussels sprouts and turnips in season this month. Sandywoods Farm in Tiverton is harvesting pumpkins and winter squash. Indie Growers in Bristol has garlic, herbs and greens. Four
Town: 90 George Street, Seekonk. 508-336-5587, www.4townfarm.com. Sandywoods: 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm. org. Indie Growers: 1362 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-528-9777, www.indiegrowers.com. And: Make it easy on yourself. The Mount Hope Farmer’s Market operates year round, every Saturday morning on Mount Hope Farm in Bristol. Though the market moves inside in the colder months, there’s plenty of local bounty to enjoy. Enjoy baked goods from Provencal Bakery and sweets from Aquidneck Honey in Middletown. Take home potatoes from Maplewood Farm and beef from Aquidneck Farms in Portsmouth. Check out the produce from Little Compton’s Wishing Stone Farm and from Indie Growers. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401-2549300, www.mounthopefarm.org
up before anyone else notices. or: Make your own cranberry sauce from fruit harvested at delucia’s Berry Farm in Little Compton. During summer months, the farm grows all manner of fruit - blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, plums but the fall is all about that tart little red one that pairs so well with turkey. If you’re not ambitious enough to make your own (though it’s easier than you think), take home some of their homemade stuff instead. 96 Willow Avenue, Little Compton. 401635-2698
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music to the ears The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School celebrate five years of creating sweet music in the East Bay >>>>>>>>>>>>>> It is an overcast fall day and the large parking lot at 667 Waterman Street in East Providence is overflowing with mini vans and SUVS while a nearby ball field sits empty. Inside the adjacent brick building, people of all ages are scattered around the open light-filled spaces, sitting on deep-cushioned chairs and couches. In hall corners, clusters of teenagers text each other; parents and students tap away at open laptops on study tables. Amid the steady quiet tempo of activity, a melody emanates from behind closed doors. Welcome to another busy Saturday at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School. Five years ago this past September, at the height of the 2008 recession, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School opened the Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, a renovated 31,000-squarefoot wing in the former Meeting Street School. “Every time I pull in and see the full parking lot, and all the cars and walk up to the door, I still get emotional that we have a building,” says Karen Pelczarski, founding member and past president of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School. The Barrington resident’s involvement with the school dates back to 1986 when a small group led by Alan Fox began the process to establish a community music school in Rhode Island, which at the time was the only state in the country without one.
The FaciliTy To refer to 667 Waterman Street as a building is an understatement. Behind the nondescript brick exterior is a complex encompassing two connecting structures, one for administrative offices and the other for music education and performance. Regarded as the best facility of its kind in New England, the Carter Center (named for benefactors John & Letitia Carter) has two state-ofthe-art rehearsal/performance halls, two multi-purpose classrooms that can accommodate ensemble rehearsals, 31 studios for individual and small group instruction,
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making Beautiful music Clockwise from top left: A student cellist in the RIPYO Symphony; Conductor (and RI Philharmonic Orchestra member) Alexey Shabalin leads RIPYO Symphony in rehearsal; Student cellists in the RIPYO Intermediate String Ensemble led by Erin Erban; A student violinist in the RIPYO Intermediate String Ensemble
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a music-therapy lab, a digital recording/ composition and keyboard studio, a recording studio for student and professional use, an early Childhood, Suzuki & Music Therapy wing and a Jazz, Rock, Blues & Percussion wing. ‘You can build it, but they still may not come’ was Executive Director David Beauchesne’s worst fear five years ago. “We always knew we were creating something really valued and necessary in other communities nationally but was lacking in Rhode Island. My biggest fear was that people would not take advantage of it and enroll their children because they (the parents) had not grown up with it, and my other fear was that the local philanthropists would not give up the funding because they too had not grown up in a culture where these kinds of facilities were the norm and valued.” His concerns were compounded by events dramatically beyond the executive director’s control. “When we imagined the building and were raising the money for it we didn’t expect the economic meltdown,” he says. “So the fact you are asking people to see the value of something they have not had before at a time when they have to make choices to scale back and you are asking them to enroll their child and to get donors to take on a new philanthropic interest was a significant concern.” Five years later, with an average growth for student enrollment at 5%, it is evident that there was a need and want for a state of the art community music school facility. “I think we have overcome to a degree those obstacles of the economy and of newness,” observes David. Starting with 1,505 students in 2008 and growing to 2,065 students thus far in 2013 is cause for balanced optimism. “What we are doing meets a need people everywhere have: parents want to find things of value for their children. A learning experience that is going to enrich the lives of their children and help them become happy, cultured, enlightened adults is what good community-based music education does,” David believes.
The STudeNTS Just ask Sam Bosworth. “I go to rehearsal and afterwards I feel so much better,” says the Portsmouth High School junior who started playing the tuba in 6th grade and more recently bass guitar. Sam personifies many of the students at the Carter Center: He plays in his high school marching band and jazz band but wanted more music in his life. He feels deeply connected to his experience as a member of the Senior Wind Ensemble at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School. For Sam it is the challenge of mastering difficult music, “I like the music we play. It’s more difficult than what we play in school,” citing the Huntingtower Ballad by Ottorino Respighi
as an example. As for playing alongside other committed high school musicians from around the state, he says, “I was told once by a teacher the best way to get better is to play with better musicians.” Sam enjoys mathematics and music theory for the fun of it and plans to major in music in college. “I can’t see myself not doing it.” Paying for Sam’s lessons has not been without sacrifice. His mother Amanda is a single parent who splits the cost with Sam’s dad. Being a school teacher, Amanda has taken on extra jobs in the summer over the years to help cover the fees. “Sam was in the orchestra and the wind ensemble and was taking weekly private lessons, so tuitions were tough sometimes,” she explains. “The added expense was quite worth it given that Sam is so talented. He has been either first or second chair tuba in RIMEA all-state every year since eighth grade. The benefits far outweighed the monetary cost.” A reoccurring theme among the students is the desire to take their musicality to the next level. Bristol resident and trumpet player Elisabeth Iacono, also in the Senior Wind Ensemble, is involved in the band program at Mt. Hope High School where she is a senior. Ambivalent and intimidated when she first auditioned in 7th grade at the Carter Center for the Junior Ensemble, the Bristol resident now looks forward to rehearsals. “Everyone takes rehearsals seriously and they are there for the music and not for a grade like in school,” believes Elizabeth, who plans to continue with music in her life but hopes to be a history major in college. “It is so easy to hear Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School and assume it is just about classical music - but it has so many other offerings,” says Suzanne O’Brien of Bristol. Ask her sons Burke and Bryce about the Jazz Ensemble program, which they have participated in the past two years and for which they have contagious enthusiasm. “I had taken piano since I was six-yearsold and could read music, but I had no idea about doing Jazz improv. It was so great to learn about the whole concept of improvisation and it was an opportunity to jam with musicians from all over,” explains Burke. The family began going to the Carter Center when Bryce, a passionate guitar player, took a weeklong summer course that included everything from music theory to ensemble work. “It was a great week and after that I made my brother sign up with me to do a Jazz ensemble,” he says. The brothers who are teammates on the Mt. Hope cross country team and class officers are looking ahead to college. For Burke, a junior, even though music is much more than just a hobby, he is interested in studying economics and IT security. Sophomore Bryce will purse a career in music: “a college with a good music department is essential.” The en-
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semble experience has given them the ability to now perform together and the duo recently competed at the New England’s Got Talent Show finals. They did so well they have been invited back to perform in another show this December. Suzanne appreciates that the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School looks individually at the skill and interest level of each student when putting the ensemble groups together and the additional benefit of friendships with other musicians. “We made this opportunity a financial priority for our sons. Mt. Hope offers a very strong school music program but my husband and I felt the Jazz Ensemble was a unique opportunity for the boys to learn to play in a group with students from all over the state. To have the music school is a tremendous resource for those families who want it.”
Recipe FoR SucceSS A crucial ingredient to the success as seen by Karen and David has been the marriage of the Music School with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, which had its share of naysayers in 2000. There was a Merger Committee made up of Music School and Orchestra board members who studied the feasibility over two years. “I think now no one would say in retrospect it was a mistake,” concludes Karen. The biggest concern came down to money. David points out, “The finances would be challenged taking two non-profits that are difficult to raise money for in a small state and putting them together to get funding. Everyone was committed to the idea, but there were different levels of confidence that the idea would work. With the merger, ultimately everyone got behind it and said ‘let’s make it work,’ whether someone supported the merger or not, then everyone takes pride in what has happened and it has worked significantly well.” Gene Crisafulli has seen the Orchestra develop over the years first hand. The Swansea resident has been a member of the Rhode Island Orchestra playing trumpet for the past 37 years. He is also the orchestra personnel manager and has instructed at the Carter Center in past years. He credits Conductor Larry Rachleff and fellow Orchestra members for the success and national stature of the Orchestra. “It is a testament to Conductor Rachleff who has been at the helm for 18 years. People love him,” says Gene, referring to both musicians and patrons alike. “Musicians want to play for him, the audience loves his programs and when you look at the quality of musicians who are members of the Orchestra and their talent and you look at the budget it is pretty amazing in all modesty at how remarkable the orchestra is.” Valuable synergies exist between School and Orchestra not common with community music schools across the country. David cites examples, “Our music director Conductor Rachleff, head of Orchestral Studies at Rice University, is considered one of the best teachers of orchestral playing and conducting in the country. He gives our students three to five master classes a year, and we offer master classes with guest artists who come to perform with the Orchestra. These are musicians who are considered the best at what they do in the world, and many members of the Orchestra are members of the school’s faculty. So there is a whole climate of music learning and music making that we have which sets us apart.” The Music School has also helped develop and bring a new younger and diverse audience to the Orchestra. Ticket sales for the Orchestra have grown nearly 15% since 2008. David credits the generous support by Amica Insurance to the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School for a program which allows music
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Top and bottom: The RI Philharmonic Orchestra performing at The Vets in Providence school families to purchase deeply discounted subscriptions for the Orchestra’s Rush Hour Concert Series.
a look ahead As the organization looks ahead the work has only just begun. On the list according to David is to raise funding support to offer need blind financial aid, expand and promote the Flex with the Phil music education program to the Rhode Island schools which currently serves 10,000 students in the Link Up! portion from across the state and implement creative affordable marketing opportunities to promote the extensive music education list of offerings featured in the 28-page course catalog. One offering by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School that has been the biggest surprise in the past five years has been music therapy. Their music therapists worked with over 550 students last year. “We have been able to serve an underdeveloped need that wasn’t being met before,” he proudly points out. There are still misconceptions to dispel: that the organization is only for musical prodigies, or that to get the best in music education and performance you have to travel to Boston, chief among them. It is frustrating to David and Gene. “What is really true is that there is an orchestra that is equally as good as anything you can hear
any night in Boston with a world class conductor. Likewise with the school you can study here with some of the same people who teach at some of the finest institutions in Boston. There is still an attitude that because we are in Rhode Island it can’t be that good,” states David. A national spotlight was placed on the Orchestra when in 2000 it was selected by blind audition to perform at the League of American Orchestras national convention and received high praise from peers from around the country, and yet the Orchestra, points out Gene, “still flies under the radar for such a little state like Rhode Island – the dedication, hard work, tremendous talent of musicians.” Back at the Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, open the door to the large rehearsal hall and 80 high school students from around the state with their instruments fill the orchestra seats. The instructor takes to the podium, raises his arms and starts to count. Five years ago when the Carter Center opened, these young people were in grammar and middle school. The Youth Ensemble Orchestra begins playing Edvard Grieg’s soaring Peer Gynt. As the music reaches a crescendo the words of Executive Director David Beauchesne come to life: “When you create community music education you are fostering and nurturing a young music community who will be there in 15 to 30 years and longer for Rhode Island.” www.ri-philharmonic.org
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This Prescott Point home is infused with Southwest flair
A New Chapter Joan Jenard is a
born and bred Rhode Islander, proud of having lived most of her life in the Ocean State. Today, her Portsmouth home reflects her joie de vivre with reflections of the Southwest. Somehow, it all makes sense. “Beginning in the America’s Cup summer of 1980, my son and I began spending the first of ten summers in Newport,” she says. “My dream was to live in the area, close the world’s most beautiful beaches and the seaside community of Newport with its diverse and acclaimed restaurants, shops, as well as the many music festivals and the best of nature. [There’s] natural beauty everywhere.”
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Through the years, Joan has lived in many homes, the grandest of which may have been one she had built and designed on charming Wickford Harbor. “You can’t get much better than that,” she says, except that she knew the time would come to downsize. She wasn’t actively looking to change zip codes when she stumbled upon Prescott Point on a Sunday drive in December, 2010. The residential community situated on 106 scenic acres that border Narragansett Bay quickly caught her attention, and best of all, it was just five miles from her beloved Newport, where she made so many warm memories. “Seeing all that Prescott Point has
to offer – low density living with only three townhomes per acre, giving homeowners room to breathe, they are tucked away yet close to it all. I immediately knew what I had to do.” Though transitioning from a single family home to a condominium was a big step, Joan says that what eased any intimidation is that the condos at Prescott Point feel much less like a typical condo and more like a spacious unattached home. “What I had to have was single level living with a two-car, attached garage,” she says. “What I got was that and much more: master bedroom suite with private porch, open floor plan with cathedral
ceilings flooding the rooms with natural light and expansive views, no fuss gas fireplace, wrap around front porch and a large back deck off my living room. But probably the best part for me was being involved in the selection process where the builder allowed me custom selections, such as the slate counters in my Craftsman- style kitchen.” And it wasn’t the only custom choice. The cherry wood cabinets she chose create a warm ambiance in the kitchen complemented by the Virginia hand-scraped teak floors she picked out. Joan finished the space by adding a watercolor she had seen a decade ago that made an
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impression on her. She tracked down the piece, Bovine Beauties, depicting cows grazing on a pasture, and strategically hung it near a kitchen window where she can see cows grazing on nearby Simmons Farm. In the living room, Joan worked with the builder to craft a recessed ceiling track for her wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor sheer Ripplefold draperies and extra wide window sills for a very specific purpose. “For the cats to sit on, Chukee and Bentley,” laughs Joan. “The builder went along with it and now I can put plants there or the cats can perch themselves comfortably on the wide sills in the
sunlight.” These touches, say Joan, really helped make the place a home. “For me it was wicked exciting, almost necessary. One of the things I love the most is the space I created over the years,” she says. “My objective was to put in things that appeal to me. Being able to put all that together was a blessing to me. I wasn’t stressed about it at all.” After all of the details were completed, the interior was painted an apropos hue called Pueblo, by Sherwin-Williams. The soothing shade complements the arts and crafts style home that boasts Santa Fe flair. “My furniture fit into that aesthetic and I had been developing
the look over the years,” Joan explains. “Much of my furniture was purchased when I was 20-years-old!” The living room is warmed by wallto-wall ceiling-to-floor sheer curtains, a look Joan is particularly fond of. “All I had to do was have the curtains made. It covers the entire 16’ wall. I had that in my former home, so I knew it was possible,” she says. Though it was hard to imagine a better situation than her old Wickford digs, Joan’s newest chapter has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s not just where she lives, but the people she lives alongside. “There is a real sense of community here. It is not
unusual for spontaneous gatherings to happen on a front porch; there are sunset gatherings by the neighborhood fountain… I totally, totally love it. I love being on the island, I love being near Newport, I love being in Portsmouth… [It’s] far beyond my expectations. I am now living in my dream condo,” she says. “Prescott Point has all the privacy and luxury of an individual home but with maintenance-free living, allowing me time for ‘life.’”
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I’m always intrigued about the latest fitness craze. From cardio kickboxing to Zumba, I’ve tried it all. But – and this is a big but – I’ve never stuck with a single routine. Be it the type of instruction or the myriad excuses we all make when it comes to not working out, none have panned out for more than a class or two. With my ‘but’ having a cause and effect on my actual butt, I was determined to make barre work for me. If you haven’t heard about barre, it’s a type of exercise that incorporates a ballet-type handrail for balance and resistance. The discipline has been crazy popular in New York for years and, like most trends, is just recently catching on locally. When I saw that Fitness Fusion in Bristol offered a Saturday morning class, I jumped at the opportunity to try it. Taught by owner-instructor Danielle Rogers, Bristol Barre Blender promised “an intense feel good workout that leaves you feeling sweaty and exhilarated.” But… let me be upfront about my agility before you conjure up a mental picture. I don’t possess any. Or grace, for that matter. Let me paint a better picture: I’m extremely clumsy and uncoordinated. There’s nothing about me that says dancer. The more I think about it, it’s my lack of nimbleness that has led to my big ‘but.’ So when I entered the lofty studio on a crisp fall morning, I eyed a corner spot in the last row where I hoped I could blend in. The class was fairly small – about eight barefooted women – with a few newcomers like me. Danielle, petite and positively perky in every way, comes over to welcome me. Beaming with energy at 8am on a Saturday, she happily guides me to pick out weights (she suggests three or five pounds to start) and a small exercise ball. As I look around the room, I’m reminded why I love to take fitness classes: the enthusiasm of my peers and instructor motivates me. Danielle faces us and lets us know that the class is designed for different skill levels, and that she’ll point out modifications throughout the hour. “Let’s do this!” she says as the music gets louder. With Rihanna and Beyonce as our
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When an opportunity came up to open up her own studio in her hometown (in a gorgeous spot on the Bristol Harbor, to boot), she made the leap. “I knew that I wanted to offer fusion. I wanted to offer the whole picture to my clients, 360 degrees,” she says. She brought in a small team of mostly personal trainers to teach private and small group classes, aiming to keep a high level of instruction on a one-on-one basis. I’m so moved by her contagious energy and my own ability to keep up with such an intense workout that I vow to sign up for ten more classes. “My motto is feel better than ever,” Danielle says. “I want you to move better, have more energy, be stronger, feel empowered. If I can do that in a few classes, I’ve done my job.” As I drive home, I have an epiphany. Maybe I didn’t follow through with heated yoga, cardio step or reformer Pilates because I was bored with just one discipline. By blending elements of different methods, Fitness Fusion maximizes the benefits of each without the monotony. And as for my butt, well, I felt muscles I didn’t know existed for days. And there’s no ‘but’ about that.
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Memories in Blue and White
Kathryn Swanson’s tips for building a new collection Kathryn Swanson is sometimes called “another set of eyes” by her friends for her talent in helping them decorate with what they already own. A retired Teacher Librarian in the Barrington School District, she sits on the Advisory Board of the Bristol Warren Education Foundation and is a volunteer at Blithewold. Kathryn and her husband David have made Bristol their home for the past 16 years. We spoke about her collection of blue and white dishes, starting a collection, how to display it and when, if any, is a good time to stop collecting.
How many pieces do you have? Oh my goodness, I would say over 100 pieces, large and small. I try to use all of the pieces, – the coffee cup you are using for example. The pitchers, the vases, platters, all of it here are used frequently. My pieces are not necessarily rare. Some of them, like my cereal bowls, are from Pearl River/Chinatown in New York City or some of the platters are contemporary blue and white. If something breaks it can be repaired or replaced. What are your thoughts about how to start a collection? When you create your home, look at what gives you pleasure. Some people collect maps, vases or even iceboxes. So whatever you enjoy is a great starting point. I think it is more meaningful if you can use it but often people collect for the design of an item. How to know when to add to a collection and what are some good resources? If it is something unique then you
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Kathryn Swanson with her eclectic dishware collection
want to add it to your collection. The search is the fun part of having a collection. Years ago I went to a Skinner auction in Boston and I bid on a boxed lot of blue and white china. I could barely carry the box it was so big with platters and cups, and that is when the collection really took off. We are so fortunate locally in Bristol with Jeff Gladding at Epilogues, Jesse & James Antiques and Alfred’s Antiques. Additionally Benefit Street Antiques on Wickenden Street in Providence owned by Marian Clark from Warren is also a wonderful resource. How do you feel when people give you something for your collection? I love it. Friends recently went to Turkey and brought me back a blue and white bowl from Istanbul, my college roommate was visiting family in Holland and returned with two cups and saucers from her mother’s home, my niece in New York has brought me items from Pearl River/Chinatown – just a few examples. So that friends and family think of me on their travels is wonderful. Last
spring I went to an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston called New Blue and White, it was china from all over the world and it got me thinking of my own collection in a different way and all the countries represented here. What are some suggestions on how to display a collection? When I looked at this house 16 years ago and saw the eating area of this kitchen and the open shelving I immediately thought how wonderful it would be for my collection. In our previous home my husband David who was a contractor had built me a display case in the kitchen, which we left in the house. Since then the collection has grown, but I limit it to this room as I think restraint creates balance with a collection. It should not overwhelm a home. I have seen many ways to display collections from aluminum 1950s ice buckets decorated with penguins going up a staircase, silhouettes used as a border around a living room, silver topped glass powder jars grouped together on a coffee table or cream ware
vessels on glass shelves across a window appearing as a window treatment. As your mother-in-law did for you, have you ever started someone on the collection journey? A few years ago I gave my nephew and his wife glasses from Pean Doubulyu Glass in Providence as a wedding gift to start them off, and I have continued to do this with other friends. If I know someone is a collector I keep that mind. At this time of year with the holidays coming I like to give someone a gift for their collection. It is always appreciated. Do you ever feel the collection is complete? I am always thinking I have ended it but then it may be a wonderful day spent with friends or family and I will see something in a shop and I may buy it to remind me of the day. My collection is not valuable in dollars but is very precious in the memories of the people and the places that it represents. Kathryn Swanson can be reached at swansonkd8@yahoo.com.
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You have an extensive collection of blue and white dishes. How did it begin? I had admired my mother-in-law’s large blue and white bowl 30 years ago. One day she gave it to me and that was the start of the collection. It is English china and was given to her parents by their employer in America when they came from Sweden. I think that is why she wanted me to have it. Of all the items I own it is the one I use the least because it is so precious to me.
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Antiques with a conscience in Warren As I went inside to speak to Alfred of Alfred’s Consignment in Warren, I was absolutely taken by a handsome German cabinet. It was hand painted/ carved and dearly beloved by some curator who decided to part ways with it. “It’s my favorite piece in the store,” Alfred states, and I don’t need to question why. The cabinet, like the other eclectic pieces of furniture in the large showroom, was not my idea of a conventional piece you would find in a second-hand establishment. All the pieces appeared brand new. They were all polished and clean – virtually spotless really, emulating the pageantry of a big-name furniture gallery. “We sell items from Home-
Goods, Pier 1, Pottery Barn... it’s not yard-sale quality,” he explains. Alfred assures that the shop adheres to strict criteria to ensure that all of their available items are topnotch quality. They consign paintings, candlesticks, furniture, fine china and crystal (and the list stretches much further than this article). They also have a sister location, which sells antiques exclusively. With items being marked down every month at both stores, it’s rare to not find a bargain. The consignment shop is no stranger to giving back either: Alfred’s locations conduct fundraisers for the Bristol Animal Shelter where once a year they charge $1
admission at the door and donate all proceeds to benefit the shelter. Alfred’s also donates items that do not sell (with consigner permission) to humanist causes like the East Bay Food Pantry and even helping local thrift shops stock their shelves. 1. Polished overstuffed cotton chair. The painting is done by a Rhode Island artist. 2. Spangl Pottery. 3. Thomasville striped loveseat, matching Curio cabinets, brass fireplace tools, MacKenzie Childs Pottery. 4. Hunt canvas-folding screen, silk loveseat, Chinese petitpoint pillows. 5. Early (circa 1840s) chests.
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specials, butternut squash ravioli tossed in butter and sage with sautéed apples for my entrée. My companions had the house gnocchi in pink vodka sauce and the baked cod with Italian breadcrumbs. By this point, some of the other tables were starting to fill, and it became pretty apparent that Nonni’s probably gets pretty busy on
more popular nights such as Friday or Saturday. It didn’t take long for our food to arrive, and in true Italian-American style, the portions were generous, although not overly ambitious. Once again, the texture of the pasta dough in the ravioli was spot on, which is something that any selfrespecting Italian like myself will love. The squash filling was delicious, although somewhat scarce, and the sautéed apples were cooked just enough to be warm and comforting, but not enough to be soft or mushy, so they added great flavor, as well as a nice crunch to the dish. The only complaint I had about this dish was that the ravioli were tossed in unsalted butter, and I couldn’t taste that any salt had been added, which would have been a great contrast to the sweetness of the apples. Fresh pasta dough needs some salt to bring out the natural flavors, but for the most part it was delicious and well thought out. The gnocchi were also perfectly textured, and not overly doughy like gnocchi can so often be. Given the traditional textures and flavors in all of the food here, it’s obvious that the recipes used at Nonni’s are family heirlooms, passed through generations, without being altered or changed much at all.
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While the rise of complex culinary techniques can make for a lovely night out, and a very entertaining dinner, it’s nice to know that there are still some chefs kicking it old-school, like those at Nonni’s Italian Kitchen and Pasta Shop. Located in Tiverton, Nonni’s specializes in freshly made pastas and sauces, but they have an extensive menu that features all of the classic Italian-American favorites. Having grown up in an Italian neighborhood in Boston, owner Phil DeDucca cherishes the family-oriented spirit of Italian-American cuisine, and it shows through in his grandmother’s recipes. From the outside, Nonni’s has a charming look, featuring a small sign above the entrance. When you walk in, you’re in the pasta shop, where you can buy both fresh and dry pastas, made in house, as well as various sauces and other Italian staples. We visited on a late Sunday afternoon, so it was fairly empty, and we were seated as soon as we walked in the door. Throughout our meal, our server was polite and attentive, and made us feel right at home. The décor was interesting, with pictures hung in seemingly
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One of our favorite things about our meal were the fries that we ordered with the baked cod. Apart from being monstrously large, they were obviously hand-cut. Usually, fries this large tend to be very bland and under-seasoned, because there is so much potato inside, and seasoning can only be sprinkled on the surface. Surprisingly, however, these fries were very flavorful all the way through without being overly salty on the surface. We finished our meal with the tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert made with lady fingers, layered with a whipped mascarpone mixture, and often flavored with chocolate, coffee and rum. The chocolate in this tiramisu was dark and rich, and it was soaked in a strong alcohol, which if you like alcohol is wonderful, and if you don’t, can be overbearing. It’s a
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good thing we do. While Nonni’s certainly isn’t leading the world of food in innovation or reinventing any techniques, they are keeping one of America’s greatest culinary traditions alive in Tiverton. If you grew up in an ItalianAmerican family, bound together by the tradition of Sunday dinners, centered around delicious home-cooked meals, then you understand how vital it is to have people like those at Nonni’s keeping that culture alive.
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of craft beer to choose from? You’re not alone. And you have an unlikely ally in Alan Newman. Newman co-founded Magic Hat Brewing Company in 1994 and grew it into the ninth largest craft brewery in America before selling the company in 2010. He now leads a Vermontbased organization called Alchemy & Science whose mission is to grow the market share of craft beer. The group recently launched The Just Beer Project – a movement toward simpler, session beers. Their first beer – Just IPA – recently began distribution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You’ve described The Just Beer Project as “a response to an industry out-hopping, out-ingredienting and out-doing everyone else.” Are you dissatisfied with the state of craft beer? Alan Newman: I wouldn’t say I’m dissatisfied, I’d say I saw an opportunity. The goal of Alchemy & Science is to bring more people into craft beer and not just keep selling to the same 6-7% of the beer-buying population that buys craft beer now. But craft beer culture has started to lose that customer – he’s now confused and overwhelmed by extreme beers. I like drinking beer, hanging in bars and the social lubricant that beer provides. But I can’t do that when a beer has 7-8% ABV (alcohol by volume) or high BU’s (a measure of hop bitterness). I like those beers, but I can only drink one – they suit my flavor side, but not my social side. The Just Beer Project aims to make sociable, drinkable beers… a beer with great flavor, but doesn’t blow you away. But if you “simplify” beer, is it still “craft”? What makes a beer a craft beer? Well, the industry definition is a brewery that’s independently operated. To me, it has more to do with the ingredients used and the intention behind them. Others will use adjuncts to stretch the efficiencies of brewing. We use all-
natural ingredients in small batch sizes that ensure every bottle gets a human touch. But everybody has a different point of view on this. Why start with an IPA? Actually we didn’t… at first, we had an amber ale called Just Beer. But that confused people, since it could mean a broad range of things. We wanted to convey a simple message and IPA is a recognizable style… we launched Just IPA and people then knew what we were talking about. IPA is also the single hottest category in the beer market, and it’s where our message resonates best. Few brands are under 6% ABV and most are in the 6.5-7.0% range. We’re at 4.8% and trying to move it down, but we still have that great aroma and flavor. You have an interesting, fun “mascot” in your logo – what does he represent? Ahhh, “The Emperor.” It’s a symbol of the march toward simplicity. He is leading the parade back to simple, great tasting beer. He has unabashed, naked
beliefs about beer, so much so that he’s not even worried about his clothes. Any parting thoughts? When I first started in the early ‘90s, Americans were not known for making good beer and it was hard to buy something with consistent, good taste. We then did a 180 and turned into what I think is the best beer country – ahead of England, Germany and Belgium. America did what it does best – it takes tradition and innovates – which propelled the craft category to new places. Now there are things people didn’t believe could be done that are pushing the limits of what people think is beer. However, for every action there is an equal, opposite reaction. I’m a fan of all the innovation, but sometimes I just want a beer.
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Taste News Bites
by Dale J Rappaneau, Jr
Campus Fine Dining
RWU hires two new chefs to help revolutionize their dining program Something about the phrase
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“college cafeteria food” destroys appetites. The linoleum floors, cacophonous acoustics, stand-in-line style of receiving food, stereotypical image of a hairnet-wearing lunch lady popularized by Adam Sandler and The Simpsons - it creates this bastardized eating environment in which diners expect to consume unhealthy, massproduced meals. But in today’s farmto-fork, socially-minded world, many colleges are taking a stand against such stereotypes, as is the case with Roger Williams University’s campus dining program. Of the top 60 colleges for food in America as ranked by The Daily Meal, Roger Williams was in number 53, beating such opposition as Boston College, Dartmouth and University of Richmond. And while much of the success is due to the University’s commitment to sustainably source nearly 25,000 meals every week from local areas, it also has much to do with the talented chefs behind the program, such as the two latest additions, Chef Jonathan Cambra and Chef Reuben Haag. Diehard East Bay eaters will undoubtedly recognize the name Jonathan Cambra, who worked as executive
chef for both Tiverton’s The Boat House and Newport’s Castle Hill Inn. At both establishments, Cambra utilized his vision of sustainable food sources and locally-purchased ingredients to revolutionize their infrastructure, and now his nearly 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry does the same for Roger Williams. Reuben Haag, on the other hand, has spent much of his 18 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience in college dining programs. From Hamilton College in New York to St. Mary’s College and Grove City College, Haag has helped heighten the way colleges prepare and serve food to students. More importantly than simply preparing food, though, these two chefs encourage students to think critically about the food being served. Where does it come from? Who grew it? How much were they paid? Answers for these questions come along as sides to whatever entrée is on the menu, attempting to change the way in which students view their food. After all, these are the individuals who tomorrow will pick up today’s farmto-fork movement. Thanks to institutions like Roger Williams, gone are the days of impressing
Chef Jonathan Cambra brings his fine dining chops to RWU
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upon college students the slam-bamthank-you-ma’am style of serving and eating food. Now, a college education extends out of the classroom and into the cafeteria. ReAsons To Be ThAnkful The season’s iconic pumpkin flavor lingers on with the release of Newport Storm’s new brew, Rhode Island Pumpkin (RIP). Replacing the draft versions of their Oktoberfest Marzen Lager and Winter Porter, RIP is based on the same recipe as their Cyclone Gloria beer, a favorite among Newport Storm fans, and the company describes the brew as a “liquid pumpkin pie.” RIP is available only as a draft and will be sold throughout Rhode Island until December 30. Celebrating the completion of their yearly grape harvest, Greenvale Vineyards hosts their 15th Annual harvest festival, on November 9. Listen to live music by Dick Lupino while taking a tractor ride or walking tour, or simply kick back and enjoy a tasting of Greenvale Vineyards’ award-winning, estategrown wines, which include Pinot Gris, Vidal Blanc, Cayuga, Malbec and more. 1-4pm. 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com.
Once again, Newport and Bristol county restaurateurs welcome diners to the annual newport Restaurant Week, during which dozens of dining destinations offer unbeatable prix-fixe menu options. This year, the event runs from November 1-10, and the three-course prices are set at $16 for lunch and $30 for dinner. Participating restaurants include The Spiced Pear, The Boat House, Scales and Shells and Malt. Visit www.discovernewportrestaurantweek.org for a complete list. Amidst the blur of the end-ofyear holidays and their food-centric traditions, it’s easy to forget about the value of eating healthy. To combat unhealthy diets, the East Bay Food Pantry offers a healthy Cooking Class, on November 1 at 11am. A class discussion will focus on the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into a daily diet, and then attendants will learn how to cook cabbage and sweet potato stew. Afterward, each participant receives a bag of ingredients to prepare the stew at home, courtesy of the East Bay Cares program. To register, call 401-396-9490. Free. 150 Franklin Street, Bristol.
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Taste Connoisseur by Grace Lentini
Tea for Two
A tearoom in Swansea that’s worth a sip Lynn and Jack Tickle own Tickle’s, a gift shop that’s so much more – including a Tea Room perfect for shopping breaks. Here, Lynn dishes on tea, grilled cheese and other autumnal treats.
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What sort of items can you nosh on? We serve a full lunch menu everyday, offering soups, chowder, quiche, salads, sandwiches, lobster rolls and crab cakes, as well as homemade desserts like bread pudding, apple and chocolate cream pie. Who doesn’t like homemade desserts? What are some on the menu? We have homemade coconut cream pie, chocolate cream pie, chocolate cookies, apple caramel crunch and pineapple cream cheese pie. These change all the time depending on the season. I hear that on special occasions you serve Afternoon Tea. We serve Afternoon Teas on Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. The Tea Room is also available for Afternoon Teas and brunch for private events. Afternoon Tea consists of scones and pastries followed by tea sandwiches such as cucumber and chicken, walnut and cranberry salad. It is completed with mini desserts and chocolate covered strawberries.
Lynn and Jack Tickle
What are some beverages that can warm you up on the coming cold days? We have coffee, tea, hot apple cider this time of year and hot chocolate. Our flavored coffee changes everyday – we had Pumpkin coffee today. When you have tea in the Tea Room there are about a dozen different ones to choose from – and we serve Republic of Tea. I hear you have a grilled cheese bar. We serve eight different kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches with our homemade Tomato Bacon Bisque. We have an Apple with Cheddar Cheese and Hot Pepper Jelly that is very popular. What are some of your favorite lunch items? We have our own Lobster Salad Roll and a warm Lobster Roll served with butter drizzle. We also have an openfaced sandwich called The Big Bird which has turkey, dressing, gravy and cranberry sauce. For the healthy minded we have Veggie Wraps and a California Wrap with turkey, avocado, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayonnaise.
What kinds of events can one plan at the Tea Room? We use the Tea Room for many activities we host at Tickle’s - most recently a Paint and Pour where we served specialty drinks during the evening. We also use the Tea Room for things you don’t have to pay for. We’ll have an artist – like a jewelry designer – and we’ll set up a meet-and-greet with complimentary hors d’ouevres. Because the Tea Room is only open from 10:30am3pm we use the Tea Room for activities that pertain to the store. What’s next? Tickle’s will shortly be breaking ground to build “The Carriage House,” which will also be offering dinner. It will have a dining room, full alcohol license, offer brunch on Sunday and lunch and dinner during the week.
Tickle’s Tea Room Serves lunch daily 2219 GAR Highway, Swansea 508-379-0717 www.ticklesshop.com
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What is Tickle’s Tea Room? We built it in 1996, when we decided to relocate Tickle’s. We built the current building with the thought that Tickle’s should be more than just a place to shop. We wanted it to be a destination, “something to do.” We designed a cozy area with a fireplace for people to be able to sit and have lunch or dessert. In the beginning, it didn’t really have a name of it’s own. It was nicknamed “The Tea Room” and it stuck. It is a lovely room to also sit with a pot of tea, hot apple cider or even a glass of wine!
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Christmas at Blithewold returns in November to delight the senses
Celebrating the Season 1.
November 29-30: The best time to visit Bristol’s historic Blithewold Mansion and Gardens is… right now! Once again it’s Christmas at blithewold and the mansion has never looked so grand. Volunteers have worked tirelessly to deck all the mansion’s halls and walls in seasonal glory. The year’s theme has been incorporated into every nook and cranny of the massive 45-room home. Come with the whole family to see the 18-foot Christmas tree and stay to enjoy teas, sing-a-long songs with Santa and more. $3 (youth)-$11 (adult); $24 family (2 adults, 2 youths). 11am-5pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
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November 1-2: Francis Farm hosts the Folk Art and Artisans Show. Over 70 vendors will be on site (so that you can get your Christmas shopping out of the way) along with food and entertainment. Free. 4-9pm Friday; 9am-4pm Saturday. 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA. 508252-3031, www.francisfarm.net.
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November 2: The Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s kicks off its season with WindSync, a wind quintet from Texas. Combining music with movement, this performance is sure to amaze. $10 (students), $15 (seniors), $20. 8pm. 399 Hope Street, Bristol. www. ccsatsm.org.
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November 11: Visit Bristol’s Audubon Environmental Education Center for a fun-filled, familyfriendly experience: veterans Day Nature Activities feature a nature craft table, nature story, wildlife hike and animal interview. No registration is required. Call for details. Free with admission. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org.
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November 1-30: 2nd Story Theatre’s UpStage/DownStage season continues with Sons of the Prophet, a poignant comedy about facing grief, and Saint Joan, a thoughtful piece by George Bernard Shaw. $25 regular; $20 previews and under 21. 2:30, 3, 7:30 and 8pm show times. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com
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November November 1-26: RWU Associate Professor of Visual Arts Studies Elizabeth Duffy exhibits her works at Art on Campus exhibition: Penumbra. Free. 9am-5pm. Administration Building Lobby, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www. rwu.edu. November 1-29: Drop by The Coffee Depot on a Friday night for open mic Night. Try your hand on stage or just relax with a coffee and a snack while listening to some talented local performers. Free. 7-10pm. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-6082553. November 1-30: Taste some of the best brews around at Newport Storm’s daily Tours and Tastings. Enjoy a sample of Newport Storm beer or Thomas Tew rum. $7 beer; $9 rum. Wed-Mon, 12-5pm with guided tours at 3pm. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 401-849-5232, www.newportstorm.com. November 2: At the Dance basement Performance Series RWU dance majors will perform at The Barn with critically acclaimed choreographer Heather Ahern and her company Aerplaye. Show support for these talented students. Free. 7:30pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu.
November 2, 9 & 16: Visit Coggeshall Farm in the evening for a Historic Foodways & Hearth Cooking Workshop. Explore what it meant to eat local in 1790s Rhode Island. Reservations required. $50 members; $60 non-members. 4-7pm. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. November 2-23: Westport Rivers will be offering Hayrides Through the vineyard on Saturdays this month. Enjoy the beautiful vineyard during a 20-30 minute ride on a tractor-pulled wagon. Visitors can even take home a souvenir pumpkin! $5, ages 2 and under are free. Noon-4:30pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 508636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. November 2-30: Each Saturday the Greenvale Vineyards hosts a Jazz Tasting, your chance to sip seven wines while enjoying live jazz music. The season ends at the end of the month so don’t miss out! $15. 12:303:45pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. November 3: Take a tour of the historic Sherman Windmill at Prescott Farm as part of Wind energy Then & Now. After, drive to Portsmouth Abbey to see the modern wind turbine! Free. 2pm. 2009 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-849-4152.
November 2: Most don’t know it but Blithewold contains a massive bamboo grove. Join Grounds Manager Fred Perry at the bamboo Trellis Workshop and create your own trellis out of bamboo harvested from the mansion’s grove. $20-$25. 10am. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
November 4-30: Mondays bring the weekly Line Model Figure Drawing Session at Sandywoods Farm with nude or semi-nude models and no instruction. 18 +. $14 (general), $6 (students). 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org.
November 2-3: Thanks to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, the Newport Art Museum will be open free to the public as part of museums on Us. Free. Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 12-4pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org.
November 5-26: Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com.
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November 7: Have a blast while helping Common Fence Music celebrate it’s 20th anniversary by attending Common Fence Music Steps Out, a delicious dinner dance at the Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown. $45-$75. 6-10pm. 55 Purgatory Road, Middletown. 401-683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org.
November 6: Newport’s Rosecliff Mansion is the site for a Lecture: Feasting at Leisure – 19th Century Hotel & resort Dining. This lecture examines fine dining, chefs, menus and recipes of old. $5 non-members; Free members. 6pm. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401847-1000. www.newportmansions.org. November 6-27: Every Wednesday chess lovers can unite at the Rogers Free Library as the weekly Chess Club meets for friendly competition and refreshments. Free. 6pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. November 7: Depart from the Newport Art Museum for an Art Trip to boston. Visit the MFA to view the John Singer Sargent Watercolors exhibition with docent discussion. $75 members; $85 non-members. 8am departure. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org. November 7-28: Every Thursday morning, Barrington Books hosts Children’s Story Hour followed by craft
time in its charming children’s section. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barringtonbooks.com. November 7-28: Thursday night means it’s open mic Night at Tinker’s Nest in Warren. It’s the perfect time to finally perform that song you’ve been secretly perfecting. Free. 9:30pm. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8875. November 9: If you’ve ever wanted to attract local birds to your yard, let the Audubon Society show you how at bird Feeding bonanza, with door prizes and a raffle. Free. 10am. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. November 9: With all the typing and texting we do it’s no wonder our hands ache. Try Yoga for Your Hands at Bristol Yoga Studio to relieve some stiffness and pain. $35. 11am-1pm. 676 Hope Street, Bristol. www.bristolyogastudio.com. November 9: Bristol’s Stone Church
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Candle ring Workshop inside the Carriage House. Create a lush wreath of flowers and berries for your Thanksgiving table. $85-$90. 9:30am12:30pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
November 15: Let the kids stay up a little late for Stories in the Stars, a family-friendly lesson on astronomy to be followed by cultural stories and outdoor skygazing. $5-$12. 6:308pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401245-7500, www.asri.org.
November 16: Search the Griswold House for clues as Murder at the Museum presents A Merry Murder Mystery. Set in the late Victorian age, it’s a festive evening of music, games and murder. $30 adult; $15 youth. 7-8:30pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org.
November 15-17 & 21-23: Adapted for the stage by Polly Teale, Jane Eyre explores both the emotions and decline in moral sensibility of a young Victorian woman as she grows into adulthood. $5-$10. RWU Performing Arts Center, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu. November 16: Cookbook author Karen Covey will be at the Newport Mansions Store at Bannister’s Wharf for a book Signing: The Coastal Table. Come taste some of her recipes! Free. 3-6pm. 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 401-849-9900, www.newportmansions.org/shop. November 16: Visit Blithewold Mansion and Gardens for the Williamsburg
November 29: It was the Day After Thanksgiving and all through the house… the children were bored. Take them to Audubon for a craft table, nature story, wacky and wild science experiments and nature walk. Free with admission. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. November 29: The Maxwell House will be open for the Warren Holiday Festival. Stroll downtown shops and cafés, get ahead on Christmas shopping and then explore the historic home. 5-7:30pm. 59 Church Street, Warren. 401-245-0392, www.massasoithistorical.org.
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This month, under the direction of Professor Peter Wright, Roger Williams University’s Theater department will treat audiences with Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre, done with an introspective twist. Brontë has been called the “first historian of the private consciousness” for her firsthand account following a strong-willed female protagonist from an orphaned childhood to a hard working adulthood. RWU is staging an adaptation by Polly Teale that expands upon just how novel the first person female narrative was for Brontë’s time, presenting the play as an inquiry into societal roles of the Victorian era. In Teale’s play, Jane and Bertha, the madwoman trapped in the attic, are aligned as the same woman. While Jane, with her inherent spirit and scrupulous honesty, must still outwardly conform to the limits of society and behave in a manner becoming of a lady, the madwoman is akin to Jane’s spirit, free of all
limitations. Speaking with Wright, it is clear that not only is it a lesson in history, but a message with modern day relevance. Audiences will watch as Jane struggles to make the two parts of who she is into one, a process which is both endearing and relatable. Rochester’s character, the master of the house at Thornfield and Jane’s boss, exhibits a similar transformation, finding balance between an outer gruffness and inner compassion foregoing what is expected of him to follow his heart. As the two characters fall for each other, the love story rings as true today as in Brontë’s distant day and age, showing that not only are Jane and Bertha’s characters not so dissimilar, but perhaps our times, cultures and societies are also more alike than expected. As a university theater department production, Wright explains that the careful choosing of a play like Teale’s Jane Eyre adaptation, a classic with clear contemporary relevance, is the
best part of the job. Not only are student actors and audiences exposed to great pieces of art, but their eyes are opened to insights into human kind over different periods of time. The universality of a classic like Jane Eyre helps students make a bigger connection to the universality of people, which is a lesson to be truly valued in our modern, multi-cultural society. Melding history with humanity and showcasing rising acting talent in the area, RWU’s Jane Eyre promises to be both an instructive and inspiring addition to the university curriculum and an entertaining treat for Bay area audiences.
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Encaustic artist Felicia Touhey frames her natural view Nothing about gentle artist and teacher Felicia Touhey is caustic. However, much is encaustic. Portsmouth resident Felicia, 55, shares herself and her space at Beach Studios on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, breathes in the magnificent views of First Beach and Easton’s Pond and frames her life (as well as her prints). Since getting her BFA in Painting and her MFA in Studio Teaching from Boston University, the New Jersey native and certified K-12 teacher describes all of her art as a snapshot of what she witnesses through her automobile’s fronted glass. At her small press made for printmaking in the cooperative studio space shared by ten working artists, Felicia specializes in encaustic work. According to Felicia’s own website, encaustic is a beeswax-based paint that is kept melted on a heated palette. It is applied to a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a uniform enamel-like finish. The word encaustic comes from Greek and means to burn in, which refers to the process of fusing the paint. Greek artists as far back as the 5th century BC used encaustic painting. (The best known of all encaustic works are the Fayum funeral portraits by Greek painters in ancient Egypt. These portraits of the deceased were placed over the person’s mummy as a memorial. Many of these paintings have survived and their color is as fresh as any recently completed work). Three elements are the foundations of her work as an encaustic painter and printmaker – materials, process and manipulation. “I became aware of these interrelated forces when I discovered printmaking in college. The rich black lines, textures and tactile responses of the printmaking process inspired me,” says Felicia. “I found that I could experiment, play with materials and challenge myself in ways that other art mediums did not offer me.” “I am attracted to textures. My discovery and ensuing passion for
Felicia Touhey’s encaustic works
encaustics is a logical outgrowth of my printmaking. The process of creating and the manipulation of the materials often dictate the outcome of my images. I work in small series where I explore an idea or a particular visual image. I am inspired by nature – its lines, shapes and the atmospheric changes in light and color,” she adds. “Like printmaking, encaustics are a material that can easily be altered and can be combined with other mediums.” Tactilely and tactfully, she delves in a series from a prepared plate, or plates, but does not print them in editions. “Instead, I prefer to print each image differently and work back into them either through overprinting or adding other materials, such as collaged paper or drawing materials. My encaustics are developed the same way,” says Felicia. Inspired by nature and the light, colors and shapes that develop between objects, she often thinks that her work “is
a recording of a moment recalled while driving and looking through the windshield of my car.” Her signature works of leaves, trees and shapes are as uniquely hers as, well, her signature. “It is made from my marks and my thoughts and therefore different from others,” says Felicia. She loves to share, and teaches students drawing, printmaking and encaustic classes in her studio. “I have had many of the same drawing students for years. In fact, I have trouble calling them ‘students.’ They keep coming back, so they must feel I have something to offer. I think that is what makes teaching so rewarding to me,” adds Felicia. Felicia Touhey’s work can be seen at the studio and gallery of Portsmouth potter Denise Wilkey, DCStoneware, 3140 East Main Road, Portsmouth. For more details, go to www.feliciatouhey.com.
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Taste Test
by Dale Rappaneau
Hooray for Turkey Day So much of Thanksgiving builds up to the one-day whirlwind of food, family and football. But for some individuals, the aftermath of leftovers is the beginning of something beautiful, the Thanksgiving sandwich. If you can’t wait to construct your own, have a taste of some local offerings.
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With an outstanding wheat-bread-to-sausage-stuffing ratio, the Blue Kangaroo’s sandwich is a moan-inducing meal that brings out the best of Thanksgiving’s tastes. Real bits of cranberry, hefty pieces of sausage, sizeable slices of turkey, a powdering of cinnamon and cloves - few sandwiches can be so meaty and yet still give each ingredient enough breathing room to shine on their own. 328 County Rd, Barrington. 401-289-2292, www.facebook.com/BlueKangarooCafe.
Forget tradition. Forget extravagance. The Cheese Plate forges an appetite-appeasing piece of edible art that breaks the Thanksgiving sandwich mold. Swiss cheese melts atop slices of roasted turkey and fresh arugula, all slathered with a sweet cranberry mayo and folded into melts-in-the-mouth naan bread. It may not be the usual Thanksgiving sandwich, but it’s one hell of a delicious experience. 54 State St, Warren. 401-245-3932, www.thecheeseplateri.com.
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The Clements’ Market’s wrap itself comes in four varieties (spinach, sun dried tomato, wheat and plain), all pairing well with the internal ingredients of herby stuffing, sweetbut-still-tart cranberry sauce and moist turkey. And by allowing some customization, the sandwich becomes a catered comfort food that meets an individual eater’s needs. 2575 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-683-0180, www.clementsmarket.com.
By doing away with stuffing, Ricotti’s sandwich lets the thick turkey and peppered tomatoes take center stage. Slices of rich bacon balance out the cranberry sauce, while the hearty bread and crisp lettuce give it a textured, satisfying bite that reminded us of a club sandwich. 11 Gooding Ave, Bristol. 401-253-1614.
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